Lambs' testicles and other delicacies |
I am trying very hard to sort out a number of things - washing,
ironing, which have fallen behind and invoicing and statements - and as
we are having our lounge - or should I say, sitting room (I do...
Posted by on Sat, 09 May 2009 14:41:00 GMT |
The walking wounded and two misfits |
We've been out today - M with a torn calf muscle and me with a cold.
Yesterday, I wasn't sure I should contemplate visiting, but with
decongestants and cough syrups I got through the day. I just hop...
Posted by on Sat, 02 May 2009 14:59:00 GMT |
Prgression and digression? |
Its been a while since I posted. I have been trying to deal with things, but fate has conspired in allowing me to take one step forward and two steps backwards. These are some of the frustrations t...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:07:00 GMT |
What to put on a canape |
Like half the country, no doubt, I watched The Apprentice tonight. Though I never normally watch 'reality TV', I'm an Apprentice addict - if only for the expressions on Nick's and Margaret's faces a...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:49:00 GMT |
A Missive to the West Country |
I've just returned from a chilly walk - the weather is to be even colder tomorrow, I hear. But at least I got my half hour session in today - and the daffs are still beautiful. I posted some letters -...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:09:00 GMT |
Bridesmaid Revisited |
Spring isn't spring without daffodils. But I haven't that many in my garden, above; there's always a conflict between filling the garden with them, and then having to put up with the foliage for the n...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:40:00 GMT |
The busy life of a Guildford writer |
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Posted by on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:49:00 GMT |
Men in the roof |
The job of insulating the roof has, so far, been fated not to happen. The first arrangement for the fitters to come was cancelled on the morning they were to arrive. Bear in mind that we were told t...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:50:00 GMT |
Feisty Female Characters |
Our talk at Guildford Museum is going ahead. If you're in the Guildford area, join us at 3.45 on Saturday, 7th March. We'll be talking about the 'Feisty Female Characters' in our novels - a talk es...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:03:00 GMT |
The Changing Garden and Short Silences |
There was a dramatic change in the weather, yesterday after the last few calm days, a horrible windy day that flattened many of my crocuses. And the purple colour looked sad and dark, without the s...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:01:00 GMT |
